Trump thanks Iran for early warning notice.

Trump thanks Iran for early warning notice.

In an unexpected turn of events, U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed gratitude to Iran for providing an early warning notice before the U.S. military strikes on its nuclear sites. The strikes, which were part of a joint operation with Israel, targeted Iran's main nuclear enrichment facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Trump's statement came in the wake of the U.S. military's precision strikes, which he described as a "spectacular military success" [1].

Trump's address from the White House on Saturday evening underscored the importance of Iran's early warning system in preventing any potential escalation or loss of life. "We are grateful for the early warning notice provided by Iran, which allowed us to ensure the safety of our forces and the civilians in the area," Trump said. The U.S. President also warned Iran that further retaliatory actions could lead to additional targets being struck, emphasizing the importance of diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation.

The Iranian foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, responded to the U.S. strikes by accusing the United States of breaching international law. He stated that the U.S. had committed a "grave violation of the UN Charter, international law and the NPT by attacking Iran’s peaceful nuclear installations" [2]. Araghchi also emphasized that Iran reserves all options to defend its sovereignty, interest, and people.

The U.S. strikes have sparked global reactions, with world leaders expressing their concerns over the escalating conflict. Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil condemned the U.S. bombing, calling for an "immediate cessation of hostilities" [3]. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel also strongly condemned the U.S. bombing, describing it as a "dangerous escalation" and a serious violation of the UN charter [4]. Chile's President Gabriel Boric also called the U.S. action illegal, emphasizing that having power does not authorize its misuse [5].

The conflict has entered its second week, with Israel claiming the killing of two commanders in Iran’s elite Quds Force and striking a range of Iranian military targets. In response, Iran launched two waves of missiles towards Israel, causing significant damage and injuries. The Israeli military reported that 11 people were hurt and at least one building was hit in central Israel [6].

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed that there have been no reports of increased off-site radiation levels following the U.S. strikes. The IAEA will continue to monitor the situation and provide further assessments as more information becomes available [7].

The B-2 bombers used in the strikes flew non-stop for about 37 hours from their base in Missouri, refueling several times mid-air [8]. The U.S. military utilized a 30,000-pound "bunker buster" bomb, marking the first known operational use of this weapon [1].

The conflict in the Middle East continues to evolve, with the U.S. and Israel on one side and Iran on the other. The international community is calling for diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation and prevent further escalation.

References:
[1] https://www.newindianexpress.com/live/2025/Jun/22/live-iran-israel-war-us-joins-israels-strikes-on-iran-hits-nuclear-sites-tehran-responds-with-retaliatory-attacks-on-israel
[2] https://twitter.com/araghchi
[3] https://twitter.com/MinisterYvanGil
[4] https://twitter.com/MiguelDiazCanel
[5] https://twitter.com/gabrielboric
[6] https://twitter.com/IsraelWarRoom
[7] https://twitter.com/iaeaorg
[8] https://www.nytimes.com